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Mochiko Chicken

Prep time
30 minutes + 12 hours marinating time PT0.5M
Cook time
15-20 minutes PT20M
Yield
5-6 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Mochiko Chicken

This island-inspired fried chicken is breaded with sweet rice flour and delicious served over rice with a side of soy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons mochiko flour
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 5 cups oil, for frying

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except for frying oil. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator overnight.

Heat oil in a stockpot or deep fryer. Test oil for readiness by dropping in a little marinade—the oil is ready when the marinade bubbles and floats to the top.

Fry chicken in hot oil, turning once after 8-10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let rest 5-6 minutes before serving.

Techniques used in this recipe:

deep-fry
deep-fry: a cooking method in which foods are cooked by immersion in hot fat; deep-fried foods are often coated with bread crumbs or batter before being cooked.

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    Mochiko Chicken